‘Afghan Papers’ wouldn’t be needed if we had a real independent newsmedia
Embedded journalists and news organizations that hire retired generals for commentary don’t give the true picture.
Why did the Afghanistan army fold so fast? Because they had nothing to fight...
Lessons go unlearned...
World Central Kitchen halts operations after Israeli airstrike kills staff in Gaza
Humanitarian efforts in Gaza face new challenges after an Israeli airstrike kills aid workers, highlighting the dangers of delivering aid in conflict zones.
Gaza-bound aid flotilla vows to continue after explosion on Tunisian port ship
Conflicting claims emerge after the Global Sumud Flotilla says a drone struck its “Family Boat” in Tunisia; authorities dispute the attack while the aid mission to break the Gaza siege vows to continue.
Report from Rafah: UNICEF decries Israel’s ‘war on children’ as starvation & deaths mount...
While a full ceasefire is still vital, “any pause in the bombing is good news for children,” says UNICEF spokesperson James Elder.
Corruption at former BOMARC and Nike Hercules bases
Humanity continues to face two simultaneous dangers—nuclear war and climate change…
Questions grow after analysis links US strike to water facilities serving 20,000 Iranians
Satellite imagery, bomb fragment analysis, and damage assessments have intensified scrutiny over whether U.S. forces struck civilian water infrastructure near the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns about potential violations of international law.
Syria Truce Holds, Offering Hopes for Delivery of Humanitarian Aid
There was little sign of political compromise, however, which is a bad sign for the future.
US-backed Israeli invasion of Lebanon sparks fears of escalation and civilian devastation
With full support from the Biden administration, Israel launches a ground offensive in Lebanon, intensifying violence and drawing criticism for its impact on civilians.
Grave violations unveiled: IDF’s lethal force against unarmed Gazans captured on film
The backdrop of this incident is a conflict that has claimed over 32,500 Palestinian lives since October 7, as reported by Gaza's Health Ministry.